The central government has made it clear that it is banning these apps on an urgent basis as they are found to have links to China. It said that there is a danger to the security of the country with these apps and there is a possibility of becoming spying tools. Moreover, it has been made clear that people are being pushed into the mire of debt and are causing serious damage to the people of the country and many people are committing suicide due to this harassment. The center has said that the information of the people of the country is an opportunity to be added to the insurgent forces and there is a danger of spying on the country due to these apps.
The Center has banned more than 250 Chinese apps in the last four years as it was deemed a threat to the country’s security. The Center has taken action against several apps that collect user data including Tik Tok, Pubg, Xender, Garena Free Fire. According to the demands received from various states that these apps are causing religious hatred and riots, the Center has started actions against Chinese apps. The center that monitors such apps is banning dangerous apps in phases.
These apps hire their employees in India and target the common and middle class people and grant loans through the apps. Apart from charging high interest on the money.. harassing if not repaid. They send obscene messages, release morphed photos and threaten them, insult them by sending their photos to others. Also, many people are addicted to betting apps and committing suicide by stealing their money.
